A review by knicke
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

adventurous tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

She Who Became The Sun is outstanding. The tale is familiar due to the source material being Chinese myth and folklore, but the story is still so original. The characters are fantastic, too. It’s soapy in the best way. This book is a personal favourite of the year for sure!
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